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Garland tells Congress he plans to make Jack Smith report on Trump cases available once courts allow


Published on 2025-01-09 09:00:36 - MSN
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  • Attorney General Merrick Garland told Congress he plans to make special counsel Jack Smith's report on the cases against Donald Trump available to committee leaders and, ultimately, the public, once courts allow,

Attorney General Merrick Garland informed Congress that he intends to make public the report by Special Counsel Jack Smith on the investigations into former President Donald Trump, once it is legally permissible. This statement was made during a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing where Garland was discussing the Justice Department's budget. He emphasized the importance of transparency but noted that the release of such reports must comply with legal constraints and court decisions. Garland's comments come amidst ongoing legal battles involving Trump, including cases related to the handling of classified documents and efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.

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